IPTV keeps pay TV growth going March 9^th 2015 - 06:19 PM

Having been once the new kid on the block IPTV is now part of the pay TV mainstream facing the rising challenge of OTT, but it still has momentum even in the leading developed markets. IPTV single handedly dragged the US pay TV market back to growth in the last

Integrated 360-degree camera for smartphones March 6^th 2015 - 01:50 PM

Optical and imaging tech vendor ImmerVision has debuted a 360°panomorph front-facing camera for smartphones and tablets. The software package facilitates the capture of videos and pictures in 360° and the navigation of the images or video in 360°, live or in playback mode.

Media Security: Part 2 March 2^nd 2015 - 01:00 PM

John Watkinson* looks at the importance of virus protection and some methods to help prevent cyber-attacks. Some steps may include proper staff training to adopting unique hardware and software designs.

Social networking drives video streaming growth February 26^th 2015 - 10:42 AM

This could be the year streaming video overtakes traditional linear TV viewing for the first time, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. Video consumption is increasingly being driven by the popular social media sites, especially Twitter and Facebook through recommendation, and is also accounting for a growing proportion of

Media workflow dashboards February 23^rd 2015 - 11:30 AM

In any endeavor there are three types of decision making; operational, tactical and strategic. Dashboards are one effective method of presenting that information.

The Video Content Question: To Stream or Not to Stream? February 20^th 2015 - 06:02 PM

Most of today’s devices can instantly play video, even as it downloads from a Web server. However, managers often overlook the value of streaming video content. They could be missing valuable opportunities if they fail to understand how video streaming could fit into their organization.

Broadcasters without Spectrum February 13^th 2015 - 04:19 PM

Broadcasters had almost 75 years of exclusivity in program delivery. That is now being challenged by new and inexpensive streaming technology.

Industry Looks to Help Consumers Understand What “UHD” Means February 12^th 2015 - 04:00 PM

With the Consumer Electronics industry hell-bent on making Ultra High-Definition (UHD) television sets and other related products the next best thing, the video production and distribution community is looking to help with content—now that we all know what “UHD TV” actually means.